salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Nashville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,284
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$144
👥 People living there
566,973
690,130
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
27.4%
48%
Own their home
41.8%
52.4%
Below poverty line
22.8%
14.1%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $84,700 | $60,100 | -29% in Nashville |
| Electrician | $77,800 | $63,340 | -19% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $68,780 | -16% in Nashville |
| Registered Nurse | $97,360 | $84,040 | -14% in Nashville |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 | $39,510 | -14% in Nashville |
| Carpenter | $63,910 | $55,770 | -13% in Nashville |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,840 | $39,790 | -11% in Nashville |
| Pharmacist | $153,340 | $137,590 | -10% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee and Nashville cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $59,629 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Nashville?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $83,445 in Nashville, 30% more in Nashville.